Play Therapist, Private Practice

Lily Pad Child & Adolescent Counseling is seeking a warm, playful, and highly compassionate Play Therapist to join our growing private practice as a W2 employee. This role is part-time, with a minimum caseload of 10 sessions per week, and the opportunity to grow as the practice expands. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with children, teens, and families, and is grounded in child-centered play therapy. 

Our mission is rooted in love and connection: A place where children are loved exactly as they are. If this speaks to your heart—we’d love to meet you.

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social Work, or related mental health field (required)
• Active Texas license as LPC, LMFT, or LCSW (or eligible associates: LPC-Associate, LMFT-Associate, LMSW with clinical supervision)
• Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential preferred, or working toward RPT status

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with children and/or adolescents (internship hours may count)
• Experience with play therapy
• Experience collaborating with parents or caregivers in the therapeutic process

• Strong foundation in child development 
• Ability to engage children and teens in non-directive play therapy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—especially with parents
• Openness to feedback, supervision, and collaborative teamwork
• Commitment to cultural humility, inclusivity, and neurodiversity-affirming care
• Organizational skills to manage case notes, scheduling, and treatment planning in a timely manner

• Provide individual play therapy and counseling to children and adolescents
• Maintain a caseload of at least 10 clients per week 
• Complete all required documentation (intakes, notes, treatment plans) in a timely and ethical manner
• Collaborate with parents/caregivers as clinically appropriate
• Attend team meetings, consultation, and supervision as needed
• Uphold Lily Pad’s mission and values

• Fully stocked play room designed for play therapy
• Flexible schedule on assigned days (you choose your working hours on Fridays and Saturdays; an evening Mon-Thurs is possible)
• Administrative support provided 
• Electronic Health Record system for all documentation 
• HIPAA compliant phone number provided
• Opportunities for professional development, growth within the practice, and potential full-time employment as the practice expands

• Competitive session rate, based on experience and licensure status
• Retirement plan
• W2 employment (taxes handled, no contractor worries)
• All materials, toys, office space, and administrative support provided
• Supportive, collaborative, and encouraging team environment